Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$2,028/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,028 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,254.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 387 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,028/week

West Des Moines, IA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,433/week

This is 7% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,264.

Boone, Iowa

$2,063/week

This is 10% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,264.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,421/week

This is 6% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,264.

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Ames, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $2,342 per week. Ames, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,917. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,028 per week — Ames, Iowa pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ames, Iowa$2,342$2,917

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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